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Make these Valentine’s Day cookies with m&m’s in just minutes thanks to your trust cake mix!
Valentine’s Day is not complete without some sweet treats. From heart-shaped cookies to delicious cakes, there is so much that can be created with the help of cake mixes. But if you want something a bit different, then why not try out valentines day cake mix cookies? These easy and delicious cookies are sure to bring smiles to your loved ones! Add some M&Ms and festive sprinkles and these super fast and easy cookies are going to become your new go-to!
You can share these with your sweetie or keep them all for yourself. They’re also perfect for kids and for a galentine’s day, too!
Since you get to use a cake mix, this cookie recipe couldn’t be easier! It’s safe to say that these Valentine Cake Mix Cookies are going to be a hit!
If you’re a fan of these cake mix Valentine cookies, be sure to check out my EASY Marbled Sugar Cookies RECIPE (With video) for Valentine’s Day as well!
What I really love about these Valentine’s Day Cookies with M&M’s is that they have a soft texture with a little bit of crunch. The added bites of candy really take them over the top!
You can prep and have them ready to bake later, or whip up and bake on the spot!
While I love cooking completely from scratch, some days, that’s just not an option. Let’s face it, if you’re like me, your busy with kid stuff, family stuff, work and more! Hacks like baking with cake mixes save me so much time! If I have to choose between making cake mix valentine’s cookies or no cookies because I’m short on time, you bet I’ll make valentine cake mix cookies every time!
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What To Eat With Valentine Cake Mix Cookies
Since these are simple cookies, you can eat them just like they are! But if you want to take them over the top, add some ice cream in between two for a really special treat!
And of course you could eat them with a glass a milk or go really really over the top with these M&M hot cocoa bombs!
And then of course you could pair these with some strawberries too.
With all of that out of the way, let’s get into how to make cookies with cake mix (15.25 oz cake mix box)…
The entire recipe is located below in a simple-to-use and easy format. The outcome will be the perfect cookies for Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day Cake Mix Cookie Ingredients
The great thing about using a cake mix is that it cuts down on the steps! Since the cake mix already has the dry ingredients in it, that just leaves a few other wet ingredients to add. You’re going to need:
- White Cake Mix
- Avocado Oil (or Vegetable oil)
- Eggs
- Heart Sprinkles (I use these)
- Valentine’s M&Ms
White Cake Mix
The most neutral cake mix for this recipe is going to be a white cake mix. That will give you the prettiest contrast between the cookie and the sprinkles and M&Ms. If you want to use a different cake mix, though, you can! Any flavor will work for this recipe. Chocolate, Red Velvet and anything else would still taste great! It’s up to you.
Avocado Oil
I personally love to cook with Avocado Oil since we try to avoid seed oils. Did you know that Avocado oil is actually made from the avocado fruit surrounding the pit – not the pit itself?
Anyway, if you don’t have avocado oil, that’s fine! You can use vegetable oil or coconut oil if that’s your preference.
Valentine’s Day Cookie FAQs
How do I know when cake mix cookies are done baking?
The best way to know that cookies are done baking is to look at the edges. They should be golden brown coloring, indicating that they’re done.
You can also look at the top of the cookies. They should start to lose their shine if they’re done or close to being done.
How many cookies does a box of cake mix make?
This Valentine cake mix cookies recipe makes 24 delicious cookies. You can double it by grabbing another box of cake mix at the store and the rest of the needed ingredients.
Can I make these cookies in different shapes?
These are essentially drop cookies, so you won’t be able to shape them before you bake them BUT if you’re quick, you can cut them into shapes right after they come out of the oven. While they are still warm, very carefully use a cookie cutter over each cookie and wiggle it slightly to separate the cut out from the cookie. Then let them cool. When using this method you need to make sure that you are using a cookie cutter that is smaller than the cookie and you need to make sure the cookie isn’t over cooked and still warm. It should be soft.
How do I make my M&Ms picture perfect in these cake mix Valentine cookies?
When placing M&Ms into your unbaked cookie dough, you can’t really predict how they are going to look after it’s done baking. I normally don’t care too much about that, but if you do, there’s an easy solution! Mix about 80% of your M&Ms into your cookie batter and keep the rest for later. Then, as soon as your cookies are done baking, just press your M&Ms into the soft cookies where you want them. Make sure to do this right away and to not over cook your cookies.
How to Make Cake Mix Cookies for Valentine’s Day
As you can see, it’s not a hard process. Follow the directions below to get started. Learn how to make cookies with cake mix (the 15.25 oz boxes)!
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Add parchment paper
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to make clean-up a breeze. You can grease the cookie pan if you don’t want to use parchment paper. Don’t use wax paper – I think everyone’s made that mistake at least once!
Mix the ingredients
Add all the ingredients except the M&Ms and sprinkles to a large bowl and stir to make the cookie dough. You don’t have to use a mixer for this.
Scoop onto the baking sheet
The best way to make uniform cookies is to use a cookie scoop. Just scoop and add to a baking sheet. If you don’t have a cookie scoop, a spoon will work as well.
Add sprinkles and toppings
Add the sprinkles and 3 M&M’s to the top of each cookie!
Bake
Add to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
Cool
Take it out of the oven and start the cooling process. Let them cool on the baking pan on a wire rack for 3 minutes, then move the cookies directly to the cooling rack to cool.
Yield: 24 cookies
valentine's day cookies with m&m's
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
These Valentine's Day cake mix Cookies with M&M's are the best way to make fast and delicious cookies!
Ingredients
- 15.25oz box White Cake Mix
- ½ cup avocado oil
- 2 large eggs
- Heart Sprinkles
- Valentine’s M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add parchment paper to the baking sheet.
- Add the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir to make the cookie dough.
- Use a cookie scoop and add the dough in scoops onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Add the sprinkles to the top of the cookies, and then add 3 M&M's in the middle of each cookie.
- Put the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Take the cookies out of the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack for 3 minutes. After that time has passed, move the cookies to a cooling rack to cool longer.
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
1
Amount Per ServingCalories 121Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 16mgSodium 66mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 0gSugar 8gProtein 2g
Nutritional information is an estimate only and is auto generated. Please consult the nutritional information on the ingredients you use for exact nutritional information.
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Conclusion
I told you that this cake mix cookie recipe was easy! It’s as simple as mixing a few times, baking, and enjoying! If you are looking for a simple cookie recipe, this is it. I love that it can easily be altered to work for any holiday theme!
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Valentine’s Day cake mix Cookies with M&M’s
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